Mike Evans in line for mega $3 million bonus if receiver hits two targets for Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18 clash

With a strong showing in the regular-season finale, Mike Evans, the star of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, can take money out of his team’s wallet.

In order to receive a $3 million bonus for the Bucs in their Week 18 home game against the New Orleans Saints, the 31-year-old NFL wide receiver must complete two objectives.

For the season, Evans has caught 65 passes for 915 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Therefore, if the five-time Pro Bowl player records just five catches for 85 yards receiving, he can earn $3 million in addition to his 2025 pay.

When Evans reaches 70 receptions, 1,000 yards, and 10 touchdowns, the incentive begins.

The seasoned wide out will continue his run of 1,000-yard receiving seasons if he records 85 yards on Sunday.

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In each of his first ten NFL seasons, Evans has accrued that total.

The Super Bowl champion would also tie the record for the most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons held by the legendary Jerry Rice (11).

Evans will already be receiving $18 million in 2025.

This weekend, he won’t be the only Tampa Bay star hoping for a larger salary.

The quarterbackIf the club advances to the wild card stage, Baker Mayfield stands to get $500,000.

If the Bucs defeat the Saints, they will advance to the postseason.

Every time he participated in a playoff round, he would earn an extra $500,000.

If Mayfield continues to rank in the top five in the NFC or in the top 10 among NFL quarterbacks in any of the following categories—yards per pass, passing yards, completion percentage, touchdown passes, or passer rating—he can also profit an additional $500,000 per statistic.

If the 2023 Pro Bowler meets those numbers and wins the Super Bowl, he could potentially earn up to $5 million in performance incentives, with a maximum of $2.5 million available.

With 39 passing touchdowns versus 15 interceptions, 4,279 yards, and a 71.7 completion %, Mayfield has had a successful career campaign.

Mayfield and Evans alternate for the 2024 Pro Bowl.

If others chosen are unable to play, they can substitute or choose not to play.

However, Sunday’s divisional rivalry game against the 5-11 New Orleans team will be the two NFL players’ main focus.

As of right now, Tampa Bay is the game’s 13.5-point favorite.

The Bucs would win the NFC South for the fourth time in a row.

But Mayfield and company would be eliminated from the playoffs if they lost or were tied and the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Carolina Panthers.

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The 8-8 Falcons defeated Tampa Bay in both of their games.

They would still be eligible for the playoffs even if the Bucs and Atlanta both lost.

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